Many sentences in this chapter include the words "may suggest." This phrase indicates that ________.
A) causality of a pattern is uncertain
B) there is no cause-and-effect association
C) the author is explaining a well-established relationship
D) scientists agree on the cause of a pattern

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The phrase "may suggest" indicates that there is uncertainty about the causality of a pattern, and that the evidence is not strong enough to establish a cause-and-effect association with certainty. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B can be ruled out because the fact that there is no cause-and-effect association cannot be inferred solely from the phrase "may suggest." Option C is also not the best choice because the phrase "may suggest" does not necessarily indicate a well-established relationship, but rather a possibility or a potential indication. Option D is not the best choice because the phrase "may suggest" implies that there may be different interpretations or hypotheses about the cause of a pattern, and that there may not be a consensus among scientists.

Many Sentences in This Chapter Include the Words "May Suggest